Derry's most famous shop has been sold, it can be revealed today.

Austins department store at the Diamond was sold on Friday morning for an undisclosed sum.

The Hasson family had owned the landmark shop for over 35 years.

The store is trading as normal and it is understood that no jobs have been put at risk.

A spokesperson for the previous owner said there would be no comment about the change in ownership as it was a 'commercially sensitive issue'.

The store had recently taken on two new concessions, Miss Selfridge and Dorothy Perkins.

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